Scabiosa Butterfly Blue

Scabiosa Butterfly Blue Details

Scabiosa Butterfly Blue is a variety of the commonly known, Pin Cushion Flower, and is grown for its impressive and interesting flowers. It produces stunning, lavender blue flowers during summer and autumn with the tiny florets at the centre of the flower resembling a pin cushion. This compact plant carries dark green foliage and grows to about 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide. It grows best in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site and is hardy to dry periods, coastal environments, and mild frost once established. Scabiosa Butterfly Blue is a popular choice for cottage gardens, container growing, mixed plantings, border planting, or for anywhere a delightful splash of colour is wanted. A mass planting looks great and it makes for an excellent cut flower.